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Zucchini Baba Ganoush served in a white bowl and served with toasted pine nuts, feta, olive oil, and fresh dill.

Zucchini Baba Ganoush

5 from 1 vote
Grilled zucchinis, pine nuts, and feta create a creamy delight. Ideal for pairing with pita or fresh veggies.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 157kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized zucchinis sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped, save some for garnishing
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • pita bread for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill or grill pan.
  • Lightly brush zucchini slices with olive oil and grill them until they have grill marks and are tender (3-4 minutes per side).
    4 medium-sized zucchinis
  • Allow the grilled zucchini to cool for a few minutes. Chop the grilled zucchini into smaller pieces.
  • In a food processor, combine the grilled zucchini, minced garlic, dill, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt if you are using it, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
    4 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp tahini, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, Salt and black pepper to taste, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • Taste the Zucchini Baba Ganoush and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  • Fold in toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch.
    1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Transfer the Zucchini Baba Ganoush to a serving bowl. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh chopped dill.
    1/2 cup feta cheese
  • Serve the Zucchini Baba Ganoush with warm pita bread, fresh veggies, or crackers.

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Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg